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Strategies for Professional Growth · End Term · 31 Aug 2025 · May 2025 term · Set QIA3

Question 11: According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the f…

Question 11

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According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following statements is true?

  1. A

    Once higher-level needs are fulfilled, lower-level needs stop influencing behavior.

  2. B

    Needs operate in a strict sequence, and individuals cannot pursue higher needs without fully satisfying lower ones.

  3. C

    In practice, multiple needs may influence behavior simultaneously, though lower needs generally take priority.

  4. D

    Self-actualization needs are only relevant for leaders and entrepreneurs.

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  • C

    In practice, multiple needs may influence behavior simultaneously, though lower needs generally take priority.

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Question 11 of 24 in the IIT Madras BS Strategies for Professional Growth (SPG) End Term paper sat on 31 Aug 2025, in the May 2025 term (IIT M IMPROVEMENT AN EXAM QIA3 31 Aug 2025). It carries 1 mark.

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